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“Thalia, god, are you okay?”

She opens her eyes and smiles at me, half-dazed. “So, so good,” she mumbles, turning her head to kiss my palm.

“Thank fuck,” I breathe before wrapping her up in my arms and holding her close. “Jesus, you’re amazing. I’ve never experienced anything like that, Thalia. Only you, only you, baby. Only you can do that to me.”

She sighs dreamily, easing more of my worry until all I can feel is whole and happy. Thalia snuggles deeper into my chest while I run my fingers through her hair and kiss the top of her head.

My woman drifts off to sleep, and as I hold her tightly, caressing her curves with my fingertips, I can’t think of a time I’ve ever been so happy or content. I vow to myself and to Thalia that we’ll end every day like this, with her resting peacefully in my arms.

I watch Thalia’s eyelashes flutter against her rosy cheeks, a sweet smile kissing her lips as she sleeps. She’s the softest, most precious thing in my life… and I’m terrified that my dark world will swallow her whole.

“I won’t let anyone harm you,” I whisper, kissing the top of Thalia’s head.

“I know,” she sighs contentedly, never opening her eyes.

This woman trusts me to take care of her, and fuck if I’ve ever backed down from an important mission. She will be safe. She will be mine. Forever.

CHAPTERNINE

THALIA

Romeo had to leave for a meeting at eight this morning, and I won’t lie, I was disappointed that he didn’t spend all day in bed with me, especially after I gave him my virginity.

He felt terrible, but I understand. I mean, I don’t have much of a choice. Was I expecting the mafia boss to play hooky for the day? The man obviously has a demanding life, and if I want a fighting chance at keeping Romeo forever, I need to get used to that fact.

Plus, he sent two female staff members to pamper me all day. I’ve had a massage, a lovely hair mask, several moisturizing facial treatments, a manicure and pedicure, and I’m now relaxing in a bubble bath with a glass of cucumber and mint water.

So, you know. Things aren’t so bad.

“Anything else I can get for you, miss?” Angela, one of the staff members, asks through the bathroom door.

“I’ll get her anything she needs from now on,” a booming voice sounds from right outside the slightly ajar door. “You and Margaret are dismissed for the day.” There’s a slight pause, and then I hear a muffled, “Thank you for taking care of her.”

I can’t see Angela’s face, but I can imagine her eyes are bugging out of her head. I get the sense that Romeo isn’t one much for compliments or gratitude, but he seems to be changing. At least when it comes to my care. He takes it so very seriously, which only endears him to me more. No one has ever cared this much or this intensely about my happiness.

A moment later, Romeo barges into the bathroom, his eyes roaming up and down my naked body even though it’s mostly covered in water and bubbles. The lust is palpable, his need for me rippling off his body in waves. But when his gaze meets mine, it’s surprisingly tender.

“I shouldn’t have left you this morning,” he says, his tone soft and full of regret.

He loosens his black tie and tosses it behind him before undoing the top buttons of his shirt. He gets frustrated and claws at the fabric, making the buttons pop off and bounce around the room.

I giggle at his eagerness, the warmth from his confession filling me up and making me glow. I didn’t have to tell him I was sad to be alone after our intense encounter; he just knew. And he’s more than ready to make it up to me now.

“Are you joining me?” I ask, sitting up and exposing my breasts. Romeo’s eyes lock onto my chest, watching the bubbles slowly slide down my skin to reveal my hard, sensitive nipples.

He groans, biting his bottom lip as his nostrils flare. His belt is off in the next second, his dress pants and boxer briefs coming off a moment later as he stalks toward the tub. “I’ll have to get a bigger one for both of us, but for now…” He trails off as if he’s too preoccupied thinking of all the things he wants to do to me to finish his thought.

“What are you…?”

Romeo scoops me up from the tub and stands with me in his arms, water and bubbles splashing everywhere. He carries me toward the bed, and I giggle and kick my legs out, gasping when he tosses me on the soft mattress. His massive frame falls on top of me, but he catches himself with a hand on either side of my head. I automatically wrap my legs around his hips, moaning when I feel his thick, heavy cock lying across my slit.

“I need you, Romeo,” I murmur, leaning up for a kiss.

He opens up for me, letting me take control.“Fuck, I need you too, Thalia. I should have been here with you all day, getting lost in your sexy fucking body and showing you how much I need you.”

“It’s okay,” I murmur, running my fingertips over the slight stubble on his cheek. “You’re here now.”

“It’s not okay,bella. You come first, always.” I’m unsure how to respond to that, but I don’t have to. Romeo sees how much his promise means to me and seals it with a kiss on my forehead. “I’ll make it up to you, angel. I’ll make you feel so good you forget all about it.”

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